COURSE DESCRIPTIONS
100-215 THE FINE ARTS IN WESTERN CULTURE - GI - 3 cr
A team-taught course designed to study the interrelationships of Art,
Music, Theatre and Dance in the Western world. The emphasis is on the
importance of the fine arts in society and their similarities and
differences in both style and content.
150-100 RECITAL ATTENDANCE - 0 cr
Offered on a satisfactory/no credit basis only. A set number of recitals
and concerts must be attended to fulfill the requirement. Open to and
required of music majors and minors. Repeatable.
150-111 FUNDAMENTALS OF MUSIC - 3 cr
A required course for Early Childhood, Elementary and Middle School
education majors. A prerequisite to 430-222 and 430-223. Not a General
Studies Course.
150-126 PRIVATE INSTRUMENTAL INSTRUCTION (Non-Primary) - 1 cr
This course is intended for minors and for music majors fulfilling applied
music requirements for secondary study. Repeatable.
Prereq: Open by audition and consent of the instructor.
150-127 PRIVATE VOCAL INSTRUCTION (Non-Primary) - 1 cr
This course is intended for minors and for music majors fulfilling applied
music requirements for secondary study. Repeatable.
Prereq: Open by audition and consent of the instructor.
150-128 PRIVATE PIANO INSTRUCTION (Non-Primary) - 1 cr
This course is intended for minors and for music majors fulfilling applied
music requirements for secondary study. Repeatable.
Prereq: Open by audition and consent of the instructor.
150-129 PRIVATE ORGAN INSTRUCTION (Non-Primary) - 1 cr
This course is intended for minors and for music majors fulfilling applied
music requirements for secondary study. Repeatable.
Prereq: Open by audition and consent of the instructor.
150-140 INTRODUCTION TO CLASSICAL MUSIC - GA - 2 cr
A course in music appreciation emphasizing the organizational elements in
music and the pertinence of these elements to perceptive listening.
Lectures, concerts, assigned reading and directed listening. Not open to
music majors and minors.
150-141 HISTORY OF POPULAR MUSIC IN AMERICA - GA - 2 cr
A historical survey of popular music in America from the Revolutionary War
to the present. The ethnic music, composers and performers who contributed
to the development and changes in American music will be studied.
150-143 SURVEY OF AMERICAN JAZZ - GA - 2 cr
A listening approach to jazz with emphases both upon styles and the
contribution made by selected jazz musicians of America. Other influences
upon jazz will also be surveyed.
150-144 CULTURAL MUSIC OF THE AMERICAS - GA/Diversity - 3 cr
To explore the musical culture of native Americans, Latin Americans, and
black Americans with regard to their significance in U.S. history and
society of the present. Through music, ethnic similarities and
differences will be studied to obtain a broad and meaningful perspective
of these cultural effects.
150-150 INTRODUCTION TO MUSIC THEORY - 2 cr
A beginning course in music theory for interested students. The course
content includes basic concepts of notation, pitch, rhythm, scales, and
chords. Beginning listening and music reading skills are taught. Credits
not applicable to music major or minor.
150-151 THEORY I - 2 cr
An approach to the comprehension of the basic tools of musicianship
through the study of notation, clefs, meters, scales, modes, intervals,
tonality, melody and harmony.
150-152 THEORY II - 2 cr
An approach to the comprehension of the basic tools of musicianship
through the study of part-writing, harmonic progression, chord functions,
seventh chords and secondary dominants.
Prereq: 150-151.
150-153 AURAL SKILLS I - 2 cr
An approach to the comprehension of the basic tools of musicianship
through the study of pitch and pattern work on melody, harmony and
rhythm. Intended to be taken concurrently with Theory I (150-151).
150-154 AURAL SKILLS II - 2 cr
The second of a series of four semesters of basic musical training in ear
training, sightsinging and rhythm intended to be the foundation courses
for all music majors and minors.
Prereq: 150-153.
150-160 PRIVATE INSTRUMENTAL INSTRUCTION IN THE PRIMARY
PERFORMING AREA (LEVEL I) - 1-4 cr
Study at this level includes the review and application of fundamental
techniques in the selected area, and the performance of solo repertoire
appropriate to the first year of college study. Repeatable. Open to
music majors who have passed the entrance audition in their primary area.
150-161 UNIVERSITY BANDS* - 1 cr
Open to all students in the university. Symphonic Wind Ensemble meets in
the evenings during the fall semester and in the afternoons during the
spring semester. Concert Band meets only during the spring semester, in
the afternoons. For Marching Bank information, please see 150-169. For
Pep Band, please see 150-269. Repeatable.
Prereq: Audition required for membership in Symphonic Wind Ensemble.
150-162 UNIVERSITY ORCHESTRA* - 1 cr
Open to all university students. Materials selected from standard
orchestral literature. Repeatable.
Prereq: Consent of instructor.
150-164 JAZZ BANDS* - 1 cr
Open to all university students. The Jazz Ensemble and Jazz Big Band
rehearse and perform various styles of the jazz band repertoire with a
focus on skills in improvisation. Repeatable.
Prereq: Audition and cons instr.
150-165 CLARINET TECHNIQUES - 1 cr
Study of clarinet emphasizing correct embouchure, fingering, tonguing, and
breathing. Varied approaches to developing technique.
Prereq: Music major or minor or cons instr.
150-166 FOLK GUITAR 1 cr
An introduction to guitar through class lesson. Emphasis will be placed on
the chordal approach to guitar playing in order to harmonize (accompany)
popular folk melodies.
150-167 VIOLIN AND VIOLA TECHNIQUES 1 cr
Study of violin and viola emphasizing methods suitable for use in school
classes.
Prereq: Music major or minor or cons instr.
150-168 TRUMPET AND HORN TECHNIQUES - 1 cr
Study of the trumpet and horn emphasizing development of pedagogical and
performance skills. Consideration given to the selection of appropriate
teaching materials for beginning students.
Prereq: Music major or minor or cons instr.
150-169 MARCHING BAND* - 1 cr
Open to all students in the university who play a wind or percussion
instrument, or who have been or want to be in a color guard. Performs for
all home games and travels once a year. Repeatable. Offered fall term
only.
Prereq: Consent of instructor.
150-170 PRIVATE VOCAL INSTRUCTION IN THE PRIMARY PERFORMING AREA (LEVEL I) - 1-4 cr
Study at this level includes the review and application of fundamental
techniques and the performance of solo repertoire appropriate to the first
year of college study. Repeatable. Open to music majors who have passed
the entrance audition in their primary area.
150-171 CONCERT CHOIR* - 1 cr
Membership open to all college men and women who have had previous choral
experience. Activities consist of concerts, spring tour and special
programs. The choir performs standard choral literature including opera
and oratorio. Repeatable.
Prereq: Admission by permission of the director.
150-175 UNIVERSITY CHORUS* - 1 cr
A chorus of mixed voices open to all university students, faculty and
townspeople who enjoy singing. Activities consist of fall and spring
concerts that include standard choral literature, with some emphasis on
large scale works. Repeatable.
Prereq: Admission by permission of the director.
150-177 CLASS VOICE I - 1 cr
Application of the basic fundamentals of vocal tone production and
technique. Two one-hour meetings per week. Open to all university
students, with priority given to music majors or minors fulfilling degree
requirements.
150-178 CLASS VOICE II - 1 cr
Continuation of application of the basic fundamentals of vocal tone
production and technique. Two one-hour meetings per week.
Prereq: 150-177 or advanced placement by audition.
150-180 PRIVATE PIANO INSTRUCTION IN THE PRIMARY PERFORMING AREA (LEVEL I) - 1-4 cr
Study at this level includes the review and application of fundamental
techniques and the performance of solo repertoire appropriate to the first
year of college study. Repeatable. Open to music majors who have passed
the entrance audition in their primary area.
150-181 PRIVATE ORGAN INSTRUCTION IN THE PRIMARY PERFORMING AREA (LEVEL I) - 1-4 cr
Study at this level includes the review and application of fundamental
techniques and the performance of solo repertoire appropriate to the first
year of college study. Repeatable. Open to music majors who have passed
the entrance audition in their primary area.
150-186 BEGINNING CLASS PIANO - 1 cr
Group instruction for music majors and minors who have had no previous
keyboard training. Two one-hour meetings and four hours practice per week.
Open to the general university student with priority given to music majors
or minors fulfilling degree requirements.
150-187 CLASS PIANO - 1 cr
Continuation of 150-186 or the equivalent. Students must audition prior to
or during registration to be accepted at this level. Two one-hour meetings
and four hours practice per week.
150-188 CLASS PIANO - 1 cr
A continuation of 150-187 or the equivalent. Students must audition prior
to or during registration to be accepted at this level. Two one-hour
meetings and four hours practice per week.
Prereq: 150-187 or equiv.
150-189 FUNCTIONAL CLASS PIANO - 1 cr
Continuation of 150-188 or the equivalent. Students must audition prior to
or during registration to be accepted at this level. Applied piano or
organ lessons may be taken simultaneously. Instrumental music education
majors are encouraged to enroll in this course during their last semester
of piano study. Two one-hour meetings plus four hours of practice per week.
150-242 INTRODUCTION TO MUSIC LITERATURE - GA - 2 cr
Survey of music literature emphasizing the organizational elements of
music including traditional forms, non-traditional styles and music of
other cultures. Lectures, assigned reading, and directed listening.
Prereq: Open to music majors and minors or cons instr.
150-244 NATIVE AMERICAN MUSIC - GA/Diversity - 3 cr
To explore the musical culture of native Americans with regard to its
significance in US. history and society of the present. Through music,
ethnic similarities and differences will be studied to obtain a broad and
meaningful perspective of these cultural effects.
Prereq: 100-105.
150-245 HISTORY OF MUSIC - 3 cr
A study of history of music from the earliest times to the end of the
baroque period. The evolution of style constitutes the emphasis of this
course.
Prereq: 150-242 or cons instr.
150-246 HISTORY OF MUSIC - 3 cr
A continuation of 150-245. A study of the classical, romantic and
contemporary periods with an emphasis upon style.
Prereq: 150-242 or cons instr.
150-251 MUSIC THEORY III - 2 cr
An approach to the comprehension of the basic tools of musicianship
through the study of modulation and chromatic harmony.
Prereq: 150-152.
150-252 MUSIC THEORY IV - 2 cr
A study of the tonal, melodic, and formal organization of art music in the
present century. Students will examine works characterizing a diversity
of compositional styles and explore appropriate methods of analysis.
Prereq: 150-251.
150-253 AURAL SKILLS III - 2 cr
An approach to the comprehension of the basic tools of musicianship
through the study of pitch and pattern work in melody, harmony and rhythm
at a more advanced level than Aural Skills II.
Prereq: 150-151 and 150-154.
150-254 AURAL SKILLS IV - 2 cr
An approach to the comprehension of the basic tools of musicianship
through the study of pitch and pattern work in melody, harmony and rhythm
at a more advanced level than Aural Skills III.
Prereq: 150-151 and 150-253.
150-260 PRIVATE INSTRUMENTAL INSTRUCTION IN THE PRIMARY PERFORMING AREA (LEVEL 2) - 1-4 cr
Study at this level is a continuation of Level 1 with increased emphasis
on musicianship, expansion of technical facility, and the coverage and
performance of standard repertoire. Repeatable.
Prereq: Completion of two semesters of Level 1 with a grade of "C" or
better in each semester ("B" or better for students pursuing the
Performance Emphasis). Equivalent study and/or demonstrated accomplishment
may be presented as an alternative.
150-265 FLUTE TECHNIQUES - .5 cr
Study of flute emphasizing correct embouchure, fingering, tonguing and
breathing. Varied approaches to developing technique.
Prereq: 150-165.
150-267 CELLO AND STRING BASS TECHNIQUES - 1 cr
Study of cello and string bass emphasizing methods suitable for use in
school classes.
Prereq: Music major or minor or cons instr.
150-268 TROMBONE, BARITONE AND TUBA TECHNIQUES - 1 cr
Study of trombone, baritone and tuba emphasizing correct embouchure,
breathing, articulation and fingering. Considerations given to problems
related to the selection of beginning brass players.
Prereq: Music major or minor or cons instr.
150-269 INSTRUMENTAL ENSEMBLE* - 1 cr
Instrumental ensembles that are regularly offered in the spring semester
include Pep Band, Flute Choir, Brass Ensemble and related groups
(Horn/Trombone/Tuba-Euphonium Choirs), and Percussion Ensemble. Smaller
chamber ensembles can be formed as student interest warrants. Membership
is open to all university students. Repeatable. Some groups require an
audition.
150-270 PRIVATE VOCAL INSTRUCTION IN THE PRIMARY PREFORMING AREA (LEVEL 2) - 1-4 cr
Study at this level is a continuation of Level 1 with increased emphasis
on musicianship, expansion of technical facility, and the coverage and
performance of standard repertoire. Repeatable.
Prereq: Completion of two semesters of Level 1 with a grade of "C" or
better in each semester ("B" or better for students pursuing the
Performance Emphasis). Equivalent study and/or demonstrated accomplishment
may be presented as an alternative.
150-271 OPERA PERFORMANCE TECHNIQUES - 1 cr
A study of basic techniques for the singer through performance of scenes
from operatic masterworks of various historical periods. Repeatable.
Prereq: Cons instr.
150-272 PRACTICUM IN MUSIC THEATRE - 1 cr
Participation as a singer or orchestra member in a university production.
Repeatable.
Prereq: Audition and cons instr.
150-273 OBOE TECHNIQUES - .5 cr
Study of oboe emphasizing correct embouchure, fingering, tonguing and
breathing. Varied approaches to developing technique.
Prereq: 150-165.
150-276 DICTION FOR SINGERS - 1 cr
Language diction as applied to singing. Separate sections in English,
French, German, and Italian. Repeatable in another language.
Prereq: Prior or concurrent enrollment in Class Voice or Applied Voice.
150-279 VOCAL ENSEMBLE* - 1 cr
This course includes the study and performance of selected vocal chamber
music. Ensembles include Repertory Singers, Women's Chorale and Class Act.
Membership is open to all students by audition. Two one-hour meetings per
week. Repeatable.
150-280 PRIVATE PIANO INSTRUCTION IN THE PRIMARY PREFORMING AREA (LEVEL 2) - 1-4 cr
Study at this level is a continuation of Level 1 with increased emphasis
on musicianship, expansion of technical facility, and the coverage and
performance of standard repertoire. Repeatable.
Prereq: Completion of two semesters of Level 1 with a grade of "C" or
better in each semester ("B" or better for students pursuing the
Performance Emphasis). Equivalent study and/or demonstrated accomplishment
may be presented as an alternative.
150-281 PRIVATE ORGAN INSTRUCTION IN THE PRIMARY PREFORMING AREA (LEVEL 2) - 1-4 cr
Study at this level is a continuation of Level 1 with increased emphasis
on musicianship, expansion of technical facility, and the coverage and
performance of standard repertoire. Repeatable.
Prereq: Completion of two semesters of Level 1 with a grade of "C" or
better in each semester ("B" or better for students pursuing the
Performance Emphasis). Equivalent study and/or demonstrated accomplishment
may be presented as an alternative.
150-326 PRIVATE INSTRUMENTAL INSTRUCTION (NON-PRIMARY) LEVEL 2 - 1 cr
Study at this level is a continuation of level one with increased emphasis
on technical facility and preparation of solo literature. Repeatable for a
maximum of 3 credits in major.
Prereq: Successful completion of four semesters of level one, and consent
of the faculty.
150-327 PRIVATE VOCAL INSTRUCTION (NON-PRIMARY) LEVEL 2 - 1 cr
Study at this level is a continuation of level one with increased emphasis
on technical facility and preparation of solo literature. Repeatable for
a maximum of 3 credits in major.
Prereq: Successful completion of four semesters of level one, and consent
of the faculty.
150-328 PRIVATE PIANO INSTRUCTION (NON-PRIMARY) LEVEL 2 - 1 cr
Study at this level is a continuation of level one with increased emphasis
on technical facility and preparation of solo literature. Repeatable for
a maximum of 3 credits in major.
Prereq: Successful completion of four semesters of level one, and consent
of the faculty.
150-329 PRIVATE ORGAN INSTRUCTION (NON-PRIMARY) LEVEL 2 - 1 cr
Study at this level is a continuation of level one with increased emphasis
on technical facility and preparation of solo literature. Repeatable for
a maximum of 3 credits in major.
Prereq: Successful completion of four semesters of level one, and consent
of the faculty.
150-338 APPLIED MUSIC PEDAGOGY IN VOICE - 2 cr
Functional knowledge of the singing voice, teaching skills, and
appropriate materials for teaching applied voice in class and studio.
Prereq: Four semesters of applied voice.
150-339 PIANO PEDAGOGY - 2 cr
A critical and intensive examination of teaching materials and skills
essential for teaching the piano.
Prereq: 4 semesters of applied piano.
150-343 CHORAL LITERATURE - 2 cr
A survey of choral literature from the sixteenth century to the present,
including the evaluation of choral works for school and church choirs and
small ensembles.
Prereq: 150-251.
150-356 CONDUCTING - 2 cr
The technique, practice and principles of conducting. Emphasis on the
development of effective hand and baton technique through drill and
examples of the various meter patterns, tempi, styles, dynamics and
musical terms.
Prereq: 150-152.
150-357 CHORAL CONDUCTING - 2 cr
Advanced choral conducting techniques with emphasis placed on rehearsal
problems and solutions. Choral organization management.
Prereq: 150-356.
150-358 INSTRUMENTAL CONDUCTING - 2 cr
Advanced conducting techniques with emphasis on both the gestural aspects
of conducting and score study.
Prereq: 150-356.
150-360 PRIVATE INSTRUMENTAL INSTRUCTION IN THE PRIMARY PERFORMING AREA (LEVEL 3) - 1-4 cr
Study at this level is a continuation of Level 2 with increased emphasis
upon technical facility and preparation of solo literature. Repeatable.
Prereq: Completion of two semesters of Level 2 with a grade of "B" or
better in each semester.
150-361 WIND INSTRUMENT CARE AND REPAIR - 1 cr
A lab course, designed for instrumental teachers, which surveys various
techniques and procedures involved in the proper care and repair of wind
instruments. The course will emphasize various methods for evaluating the
mechanical efficiency of instruments and practical experience in the
repairing of instruments.
150-365 SAXOPHONE AND BASSOON TECHNIQUES - 1 cr
Study of saxophone and bassoon emphasizing correct embouchure, fingering,
tonguing and breathing. Varied approaches to developing technique.
Prereq: 150-165.
150-368 PERCUSSION TECHNIQUES - 1 cr
Study of snare drum, timpani, keyboard percussion, drum set and other
instruments of the percussion section. Consideration given to the problems
of the beginning percussionist. Repeatable.
150-370 PRIVATE VOCAL INSTRUCTION IN THE PRIMARY PERFORMING AREA (LEVEL 3) - 1-4 cr
Study at this level is a continuation of Level 2 with increased emphasis
upon technical facility and preparation of solo literature. Repeatable.
Prereq: Completion of two semesters of Level 2 with a grade of "B" or
better in each semester.
150-380 PRIVATE PIANO INSTRUCTION IN THE PRIMARY PERFORMING AREA (LEVEL 3) - 1-4 cr
Study at this level is a continuation of Level 2 with increased emphasis
upon technical facility and preparation of solo literature. Repeatable.
Prereq: Completion of two semesters of Level 2 with a grade of "B" or
better in each semester.
150-381 PRIVATE ORGAN INSTRUCTION IN THE PRIMARY PERFORMING AREA (LEVEL 3) - 1-4 cr
Study at this level is a continuation of Level 2 with increased emphasis
upon technical facility and preparation of solo literature. Repeatable.
Prereq: Completion of two semesters of Level 2 with a grade of "B" or
better in each semester.
150-382 HARPSICHORD INSTRUCTION - 1-4 cr
A study of harpsichord literature and problems of ornamentation and
continuo playing. Repeatable with consent of instructor.
Prereq: An advanced keyboard technique determined by audition with the
instructor and permission of the keyboard faculty.
150-383 CHAMBER MUSIC - 1 cr
The study, rehearsal, and performance of chamber music literature for
diverse small ensembles. Repeatable. Credit for 150-383 will not be
given for work undertaken as part of any course in private applied
instruction, or of Senior Recital 150-488 or 150-489.
Prereq: 150-242 or consent of instructor.
150-425/625 MUSIC EDUCATION FOR THE EXCEPTIONAL CHILD - 3 cr
A course in music education of children and adolescents with exceptional
educational needs. Emphasis on the assessment of psychological,
physiological and educational problems as related to music, the
construction of individual education programs and mainstreaming techniques
appropriate to students with EENs.
Prereq: Junior music status or above or cons instr.
150-439/639 THE HISTORY OF JAZZ - 2 cr
The history of jazz examines the medium through historical writings and
listening analyses. The course encompasses jazz history from the earliest
influences to the current state of jazz.
Prereq: 150-246 and 150-252.
150-440/640 THE HISTORY AND LITERATURE OF THE WIND BAND AND WIND ENSEMBLE - 2 cr
The history and literature of the wind band and wind ensemble will be
examined through historical documentation and literature analysis. The
course will encompass ancient and Medieval wind music through the 20th
century.
Prereq: 150-252 and 150-442.
150-443 LITERATURE OF THE MAJOR PERFORMING AREA - 2 cr
Designed to acquaint the student with the literature of his/her major
performance medium through performance, recordings and analysis. Criteria
for evaluating the aesthetic worth of specific compositions are given
special emphasis. Repeatable.
Prereq: Two years of study in principal performance area.
150-445/645 MEDIEVAL AND RENAISSANCE MUSIC - 2 cr
A study of western music from chant to the advent of opera. Analysis of
representative works.
150-446/646 MUSIC OF THE BAROQUE PERIOD - 2 cr
Detailed analysis of
representative works by such composers as Monteverdi, Schutz, Corelli, D.
Scarlatti, Bach and Handel. Study of performance practices in vocal and
instrumental forms.
150-447/647 MUSIC OF THE ROCOCO & CLASSICAL PERIODS - 2 cr
Musical trends from C. 1720-1827, the development of musical style from
Style Galant and Empfindsamer Stil to Haydn, Mozart and Beethoven.
Analysis of representative works.
150-448/648 MUSIC OF THE ROMANTIC PERIOD - 2 cr
A study of the styles and trends of the nineteenth century through study
and analysis of representative works.
150-452/652 MIDI TECHNIQUES - 2 cr
MIDI Techniques is a course in which undergraduate and graduate students
will work with musical instrument digital interface sequencing
technology. Using the computer, synthesizer, digital recording, and sound
processing equipment in the UW-W MIDI Lab, the students will work with the
sequencing software Vision. This sequencing ability will then be applied
to a final project incorporating live and digital sound sources in a
combined recording.
Prereq: 150-152 or consent of instructor.
150-453 ARRANGING - 2 cr
A study of practical techniques needed by instrumental and choral
directors for arranging music for bands, choral groups, orchestra and
miscellaneous vocal and instrumental ensembles.
Prereq: 150-252 and 150-254.
150-454/654 COUNTERPOINT - 2 cr
A study of contrapuntal technique, centering on the 18th century style.
The fugue, passicaglia, and other forms are analyzed. Students will
complete projects in two and three voices.
Prereq: 150-252.
150-455/655 FORM AND ANALYSIS - 2 cr
A study of the basic structural components as they are employed in the
traditional long forms. Analysis of selected examples extracted from
classic-period music literature.
Prereq: 150-252 and 150-254.
150-457 MUSIC COMPOSITION - 2 cr
Creative writing in various idioms, utilizing both harmonic and
contrapuntal techniques. Repeatable with cons instr.
Prereq: 150-252 or cons instr.
150-458/658 JAZZ IMPROVISATION - 1 cr
The study and practice of jazz improvisation. Study of the fundamentals
of jazz music theory and nomenclature. Listening to, and transcribing
historic jazz solos. Performance of modal jazz and 12 bar blues.
Prereq: 150-152 and audition or consent of instructor.
150-459/659 JAZZ ARRANGING AND COMPOSITION - 2 cr
An in-depth study of the formats and techniques involved in arranging and
composing for the jazz small group (4 horns and rhythm section). A
complete AABA song form arrangement for jazz small group will be required,
performed and recorded.
Prereq: 150-251 or consent of instructor.
150-460 PRIVATE INSTRUMENTAL INSTRUCTION IN THE PRIMARY PERFORMING
AREA (LEVEL 4) - 1-4 cr
Study at this level is a continuation of Level 3, with the primary
objective being the preparation and presentation of a senior recital.
Repeatable.
Prereq: Completion of two semesters of Level 3 with a grade of "B" or
better in each semester.
150-461/661 ADVANCED JAZZ IMPROVISATION - 1 cr
Continued study and practice of jazz improvisation. Study of more
advanced concepts in jazz music theory. Listening to and transcribing
historic jazz solos. Performance of 12 bar blues, minor blues, "rhythm
changes", and jazz standards.
Prereq: 150-458/658 or consent of instructor.
150-462/662 ADVANCED JAZZ ARRANGING AND COMPOSITION - 2 cr
An in-depth study of the formats and techniques involved in arranging and
composing for the large jazz ensemble (13 horns and rhythm section). A
complete AABA song form arrangement for jazz big band will be required,
performed and recorded.
Prereq: 150-459/659 or consent of instructor.
150-467/667 JAZZ ENSEMBLE TECHNIQUES - 1 cr
A study of the techniques needed to direct a school jazz ensemble such as
the functions of the instruments, individually and in sections, the
various articulations necessary to perform the various styles of jazz,
and basic theoretical knowledge for understanding jazz ensemble scores and
teaching basic improvisational techniques.
Prereq: 150-252 or cons instr.
150-468/668 MARCHING BAND TECHNIQUES - 1 cr
A study of the techniques in producing a marching band performance
including marching fundamentals, drill design, show planning, music
selection, auxiliary groups and rehearsal techniques.
Prereq: 150-252 or cons instr.
150-470 PRIVATE VOCAL INSTRUCTION IN THE PRIMARY PERFORMING AREA (LEVEL 4) - 1-4 cr
Study at this level is a continuation of Level 3, with the primary
objective being the preparation and presentation of a senior recital.
Repeatable.
Prereq: Completion of two semesters of Level 3 with a grade of "B" or
better in each semester.
150-471/671 SEMINAR IN MUSIC HISTORY - 3 cr
Repeatable with a change of topic.
Prereq: 150-441 and 150-442 or consent of instructor.
150-480 PRIVATE PIANO INSTRUCTION IN THE PRIMARY PERFORMING AREA (LEVEL 4) - 1-4 cr
Study at this level is a continuation of Level 3, with the primary
objective being the preparation and presentation of a senior recital.
Repeatable.
Prereq: Completion of two semesters of Level 3 with a grade of "B" or
better in each semester.
150-481 PRIVATE ORGAN INSTRUCTION IN THE PRIMARY PERFORMING AREA (LEVEL 4) - 1-4 cr
Study at this level is a continuation of Level 3, with the primary
objective being the preparation and presentation of a senior recital.
Repeatable.
Prereq: Completion of two semesters of Level 3 with a grade of "B" or
better in each semester.
150-482 VOCAL AND INSTRUMENTAL ACCOMPANYING - 1 cr
A study of principles of vocal and instrumental accompanying. Practical
accompaniment projects carried out under supervision.
Repeatable four times for major/degree.
Prereq: Consent of instructor.
150-488 SENIOR RECITAL - 1 cr
Prerequisite: Completion of two semesters of Private Instruction in the
Primary Performing Area (Level 3). The student should enroll for this
course in the semester in which he/she intends to present the senior
recital. One credit of Private Instruction in the Primary Performing Area
(Level 4) may be elected concurrently. The main objective of the course is
the preparation and presentation of a recital consisting of at least
twenty minutes of music.
150-489 SENIOR RECITAL (PERFORMANCE) - 1 cr
Prerequisite: Completion of two semesters of Private Instruction in the
Primary Performing Area (Level 3). The student should enroll for this
course in the semester in which he/she intends to present the senior
recital. A minimum of 2 and a maximum of 3 credits of Private Instruction
in the Primary Performing Area (Level 4) should be elected concurrently.
The main objective of the course is the preparation and presentation of a
recital of at least 45 minutes of music.
150-490/690 MUSIC WORKSHOP - Repeatable - 1-6 cr
150-491 TRAVEL STUDY Repeatable 1 cr
150-496/696 SPECIAL STUDIES - Repeatable - 1-4 cr
150-498 INDEPENDENT STUDY - 1-4 cr
Repeatable. Prereq: Consent of the interested staff member and the
department chairperson. (Open to juniors and seniors majoring or minoring
in music.)
*Courses 150-161, 150-162, 150-164, 150-169, 150-171, 150-175, 150-269,
and 150-279 are musical organizations, each of which carries 1 credit per
semester. These courses may be repeated any semester. Although the
aggregate number of credits earned in these activities will appear on the
transcript, not more than 6 credits accrued by organizational
participation will be applied toward graduation for non-music majors.
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